Yo what up i got a 12" L5 Solo with a 1200 watt amp and the system keeps on shutting down or the fuse blows. If I hooked up another 12 would that fix it. I think the Amp is overheating.... HELP

 

what size power wire and ground wire are you running?

 

I dont know but it is a small one the guy at the store said that wasnt the problem, he says it is the power going to the Sub but i'm not sure i know its not a big one though

 

the power and ground wire for your amp (1200watts) should be 1/0 gauge. so it should really be big in diameter. if your wire is too small your amp isn't getting enough power from the electrical system of the car, and the amp is blowing fuses, cause of that. well, that's my take.

 

Hey thanks for the imput, do you think if i add another Sub the power will be distributed well?

 

no, the problem is the amp isn't getting enough power itself, so it cannot put out the amount of power it is rated at. that's if the wire is in fact the wrong size.

 

What wire sz do u think i need?

 

4awg for sure at a MIN, 2awg would be great, but run 0/1 so you can upgrade later on if you add another amp

 

yeah, i say go with the 0/1 awg. but let us know what size you have now. it might not be the wire, until we know what you have.

 

its an 8 gauge wire

 

Anyone know where I can find some 1/0 wire connectors and terminals?

C.D.

 

8 gauge is definately too small. phoenix gold recommended me to use 4 gauge possibly 2 gauge on the 500 watt i'm using of theirs.

i'm not sure where to find the 1/0 connectors or terminals. maybe find the biggest you can. thin the wire out till it fits and then solder it.